$228+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara (CHS - SBA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SBA
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Charleston to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/62:20 pm -
2 stops9h 50m
Tue 10/135:35 am -
2 stops9h 30m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Tue 10/1312:35 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$490
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/226:35 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Mon 11/305:30 am -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$573
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/244:05 pm -
2 stops9h 10m
Sun 9/276:35 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$622
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:26 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Sun 9/275:00 am -
1 stop7h 07m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2210:23 am -
3 stops14h 36m
Mon 11/307:50 pm -
2 stops11h 42m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$782
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:13 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Sat 10/106:22 am -
2 stops12h 19m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,440
Best flights from Charleston to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/62:20 pm -
2 stops9h 50m
Tue 10/135:35 am -
2 stops9h 30m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:10 am -
2 stops13h 05m
Tue 10/1312:35 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/66:00 am -
1 stop10h 17m
Sat 1/95:30 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$495
Last-minute flights from Charleston to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/244:05 pm -
2 stops9h 10m
Sun 9/276:35 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$622
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:26 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Sun 9/275:00 am -
1 stop7h 07m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:13 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Sat 10/106:22 am -
2 stops12h 19m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:13 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Wed 10/141:46 pm -
1 stop17h 41m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,525
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/62:20 pm -
2 stops9h 50m
Tue 10/135:35 am -
2 stops9h 30m
Deal found 9/6![Southwest logo]()
$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Tue 10/1312:35 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$490
One-way flights from Charleston to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Charleston to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/94:50 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Southwest logo]()
$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![American Airlines logo]()
$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/156:35 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1011:27 am -
2 stops12h 43m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:30 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/103:23 pm -
3 stops29h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$625
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/95:30 am -
3 stops39h 32m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/85:30 am -
3 stops15h 32m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$718
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/296:25 am -
2 stops13h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$831
Find flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $460 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $228 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $308 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Fri 10/9
4:50 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop9h 25m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$228
Quickest round-trip
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Sat 10/10
7:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop7h 45m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$262
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Sun 11/15
6:35 am-1:15 pm
2 stops9h 40m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$276
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Thu 10/8
6:30 am-12:44 pm
1 stop9h 14m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$415
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Tue 10/6
2:20 pm-9:10 pm
2 stops9h 50m
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/13
5:35 am-6:05 pm
2 stops9h 30m
$460
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Tue 10/6
8:10 am-6:15 pm
2 stops13h 05m
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/13
12:35 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop6h 58m
$495
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Wed 1/6
6:00 am-1:17 pm
1 stop10h 17m
Santa Barbara
Sat 1/9
5:30 am-2:57 pm
1 stop6h 27m
$495
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Sat 10/10
3:23 pm-6:02 pm
3 stops29h 39m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$625
CharlestonSanta Barbara
CHS Charleston - SBA Santa Barbara
CHSSBA
Charleston
Sun 11/29
6:25 am-5:05 pm
2 stops13h 40m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$831
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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Santa Barbara
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charleston to Santa Barbara in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Charleston-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated September 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Charleston to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Mar 2026
MIA - SFO
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Mar 2026
MIA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$377 | Average$546 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |